Russian expert supports Kazakhstan in Turkestan school modernization
Kazakhstan is actively working towards achieving the goal of carbon neutrality by 2060 by implementing "green" joint initiatives in the country. For example, in 2021, within the framework of a joint initiative of Eni and UNDP, with the support of the Akimat of the Turkestan region, a project was launched to use technologies for obtaining renewable energy from the sun and improve the energy efficiency of a secondary school located in the city of Turkistan.
The Russian expert contributed to the modernization project of the Turkestan school elaborating proposals for optimizing energy-saving measures.
'In particular, technical requirements were prepared for the introduction of an energy-saving lighting system and the solution for the layout of the solar power plant was optimized. Prepared recommendations will allow to reduce the cost of modernizing the school by 20-25%, reduce the project implementation time and increase energy and economic efficiency indicators in the future', - outlined the expert.
As a result of the Russian expert’s assignment, it was decided to use advanced LED solutions (lanterns and lamps) to illuminate classrooms and blackboards, which will improve illumination, reduce light pulsation and improve color rendering. The transition to LED luminaires will also allow to completely abandon the purchase of mercury-containing lamps, which will save on disposal and eliminate the likelihood of environmental pollution.
'The unique sunny climate of the region (insolation up to 1600 kW/m2 in a year) and the school's working hours make it possible to use solar energy efficiently. The introduction of a solar power plant using photovoltaic panels will generate electricity for air conditioning and hot water. Switching to LED lighting will save more than 50% of the electricity consumed by lighting at present', – says the expert.
The work of the Russian expert will form the basis of future concepts for the modernization of schools in the Kazakhstan region. The work of the Russian expert was implemented with the financial support of the Russian Federation within the framework of the project "Knowledge Management and Capacity Building in the UNDP-Russia Partnership".